Chuck question - which one

I've had a Stronghold for quite a while and it is solid, no problem. I have the standard jaws, spigot jaws and also the dovetail jaws which I bought because I'd listened to the supporters of dovetail jaws, wanted to have them available, but... have never used them.

I also have a Talon with spigot and standard jaws and it is a dandy chuck. For smaller work I will reach for the Talon first.

I also have both 1 1/4" and 1" inserts for both. For demos the 1" inserts used to be almost a necessity but are becoming less so with the newer group of lathes. The 1 1/4" inserts are for my Stubby. Changing out the inserts is easy and quick when necessary.

I've never used the other brands you mention but don't see how they could be better. I've owned the original Nova and used the newer Super Nova and these are not in the same class as the others.

Bill

both the oneway and stronghold are fine chucks. If you will be upgrading from the shopsmith to a "real" lathe, you want one of them - if you will never upgrade beyond the shopsmith, you might consider one of the less expensive chucks and use the savings for sandpaper or some other toy

Try this article

Russ Fairfield Post Falls, Idaho http:/

I have been researching chucks and am to the point of deciding on the Oneway

Rob, I have a Stronghold, the collet set and megajumbo jaws, I'm happy with all of them.

The answer is buy it, on every box it says, Satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back. Win win as far as I can see :)

Chris

Hi Rob,

I have two Talons, two Strongholds, various jaws for each and two tail centers from Oneway. The Vicmarc may be an equal but did not have the variety of jawsets that Oneway offered when I started collecting chucks. Availability could be an issue for some folks. Oneway makes world class toys as far as I am concerned!

Dan "Eccentric by Nature"

I like the vicmarc vm100 It uses a metric hex key rather then an odd ball special key. note: a new key for the oneway is $45.00 a new hex key $5.00 what ever chuck you chouse don't get one that uses levers unless you have 3 hands

Hi Rob,

I have the Nova - it's ok, but I don't recommend it. I have discovered (months after purchasing) that the scroll jaws don't cover all sizes. Meaning that there are gaps in the sizes when you change the jaws. You might be able to remedy this situation by making a custom set of jaws with overlapping holes to attach the jaws.

(*dodging rocks from other Nova chuck owners *)

Joe

Rob McC> Greetings!

That's a user problem.

Any chuck user should have go/no go guides. With me it can be another chuck, because I bought two Novas for the price of one of the big guys. Really helpful in a "production" scenario. If the recess or tenon isn't within limits, make it so, or confirm it it the grip range of another size you have.

I have Oneway Stronghold and their #2 and #3 jaws have a small gap in the specs as well. I use a hardboard go-nogo which has been cut to be slightly within the specs of opening. A notch can also be cut in the side for tenon depth as well. Bill

Thanks for the tip. I still think a chuck should cover the entire range, though.

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